"U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC he has been "in dialogue" with some of the countries, and said he expected China "will be a constructive partner" in reopening the strait through which one-fifth of global oil exports normally pass."
"Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been "approached by a number of countries" seeking safe passage for their vessels, "and this is up to our military to decide." He said a group of vessels from "different countries" had been allowed to pass, without providing details."
""We don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" about finding a way to end the war, Araghchi added, noting that Israel and the U.S. started the fighting with coordinated attacks on Feb. 28 during indirect U.S.-Iran talks."
President Trump called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain, and other nations to deploy warships to maintain open passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for one-fifth of global oil exports. No countries made immediate commitments to the request. Iran's Foreign Minister stated Tehran allows selective passage for certain nations while restricting access for the United States and its allies. He rejected negotiations with Americans regarding the conflict, attributing its start to coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on February 28. International responses remained cautious, with the U.K. emphasizing that ending the war represents the most effective solution, while South Korea and Japan indicated they would review the situation carefully with the United States.
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